
Ukrainian processors raised sunseed prices by $30-40 per ton in a week, with the 30-day processing spot index at $665 with VAT. Sunflower meal at ports was $220-230 while western border meal was $238-245.
Analysts cited a USDA cut to sunflower oil production from smaller crops in Russia and Argentina, and EU sunflower oil quotes rose $130.
Lower global sunflower oil output and tighter stocks support vegetable oil prices, which lifts seed values and crush economics. Sunflower meal supply response is the key link to feed protein prices.
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